Healthy Marriage Habits Quiz #2 - Emotional/Physical Closeness

In the healthiest relationships, couples exhibit a 20:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions in the course of their everyday interactions and conversations (Gottman, 2011). “Positive interactions” include simple acts like smiling at your partner when you walk in the room, acknowledging their presence and looking in your mate’s eyes when they talk, and brief touches as you walk past each other as well as more intentional actions such as giving meaningful compliments, thoughtful tokens of affection, and being intentionally affectionate with one another.

How important is developing this skill to your marriage?

Healthy Marriage Habits Quiz #2 – Emotional/Physical Closeness

Healthy Marriage Habits Quiz #2 – Emotional/Physical Closeness

Healthy Marriage Habits Quiz #2 – Emotional/Physical Closeness

My spouse and I look for little ways to make each other's life easier or more pleasant each day.

My spouse and I know and understand each other well.

My spouse and I know and understand each others' needs.

My spouse and I are thoughtful and sensitive to each other's likes and dislikes.

My spouse and I share frequent, meaningful, non-sexual, physical affection.

My spouse and I look for little ways to support and encourage each other each day.

My spouse and I know how to encourage each other when we feel down.

My spouse and I find comfort in each other's arms when we're stressed.

My spouse and I turn to each other for comfort when we are upset or frustrated.

My spouse and I know try to be gentle and caring toward each other even when we are frustrated or stressed.